Did you know that NAMI Fort Wayne attends the monthly System of Care – Our Children Our Future meetings? Our Children Our Future is a collaborative community-based network focused on increasing access to services and resources which improve emotional, behavioral, and social wellness for individuals, youth and families. Here are some highlights from the September meeting.
Children’s Mental Health Wrap Around Services The Indiana Department of Mental Health and Addiction provides Children’s Mental Health Wrap Around services. Local providers, Crossroads and Park Center, gave updates on the number of clients served, denied and currently on the waiting list for the month of August. Clients can self-refer but are encouraged to list a referring organization if possible for a second point of contact. https://incmhwportal.fssa.in.gov/new-referral/
- An average of 116 clients were served as of September 20th. The greatest needs were housing, food, family case management and clothing.
- A recent grant has allowed them to provide a greater variety of personal hygiene products to consumers.
- Also of note, free mobile phones are often available—check the schedule for that on Facebook or call CONNECT. Visitors are encouraged to get connected to other needed services when they pick up a phone.
- CONNECT currently has 3 Navigator and one Manager position open. Contact CONNECT directly.
The September Featured Speaker was Casey Claypool, the Marketing and Development Manager at CityLink who presented the latest news relevant to the community from the organization.
- You can now plan your trip online at the new CitiLink website.
- Access bus routes that visit local food pantries.
- The Travel Trainer program to teaches people how to use the transportation system and it’s free—you just pay for your bus route. See their website.
- Summer Youth Pass, Free Fare Saturdays, MedLink, Discounted Pass Program, Vanpool Program, Outreach Presentations and Events, Travel Training (pat@fwcitilink.com, 260-265-1753) are not just for consumers themselves, but for case managers and groups of people.
Road to Recovery announced the opening of a 6-bed recovery residence exclusively for transgender women and non-binary adults opening in January 2024. First in Indiana and in the Midwest. See their Facebook page for more information.
Run Hard, Rest Well is offering A Rest That Works Seminar on January 25, 2024 from 9-11 AM and 1:30-3:30 PM for non-profit teams that are tired, burned out, or overworked to discover strategies for reviving their passion for their work and keeping it sustainable. They estimate the cost could be $250 per non-profit or $25 per person if they have enough interest and can obtain grant funding. More info on their website.
